“It’s a marathon, not a sprint:” Keeping your New Years resolution
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- With another new year comes another new opportunity to better ourselves and focus on our next round of goals. But, we all know how easy it is to put those aside and even lose motivation in the later winter.
Most people use the new year to think about goals to better themselves, whether it's exercising more, setting career goals, or spending more time with family.
According to the National Institute of Health, forming a new habit takes about seventy days.
Fitness expert Chris Malone says, "It's a marathon, not a sprint," when making changes. He says the key is to be patient with yourself.
“Because when you see the product as you go, you're going to be like, man, you know, the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. And that first step was something to be proud of. So, I would recommend anybody with a resolution or whatever the case may be. Don't think of it as a resolution. It's a life change. And what are you going to do with it? Beautiful work," says Malone.
According to Ace Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute, losing weight and quitting smoking are the top two most common New Year's resolutions.
They also say that fifty percent of all resolutions are given up by the end of March.
While setting goals and a New Year resolution is great, it is also important to be kind to yourself and focus on 'why' you want to make lifestyle changes.
Experts say knowing your 'why' is one of the best ways to stay motivated.
